This Disability Parking Space Label Is Right

Visitors Only

Following a 1983 car accident leaving her significantly disabled, Gracie, returned to Nashville’s Belmont University to resume music studies. Due to her extensive injuries, Belmont installed a parking space for Gracie—beside what was then the school of music.

We still live rather close to Belmont, and I happened over there the other day. Driving by the familiar space (still there 33 years later), I noticed the school converted it to a spot for visitors only.

The designation, however, grabbed my attention and pointed to a greater truth. As believers, we know that we are all only VISITORS to disability and suffering.

Our suffering is light and temporary and is producing for us an eternal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine.

2 Corinthians 4:17

The harshness of this world can make the days seem long, and nights feel endless. In such times, Gracie and I recall pictures like the one of “her parking space.” Those pictures remind us we are only visitors to disability—it is a temporary parking space.

This week, we remember a greater calamity our Savior endured. Yet the tomb was only a “visitor’s” spot for Christ. Because of His resurrection, we can all continue (even in a temporary place of disability) …Standing With Hope.

Happy Easter!

Peter and Gracie Rosenberger

Standing With Hope

Peter Rosenberger is the author of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER, 7 CAREGIVER LANDMINES AND HOW YOU CAN AVOID THEM, and recently released his new CD, SONGS FOR THE CAREGIVER. Peter and Gracie founded Standing With Hope, a non-profit evangelical ministry that has two program areas: A caregiver outreach and prosthetic limb outreach to amputees in Ghana, West Africa.

Kathie Lee Gifford

I have met many brave, inspirational people through the years, but Gracie Rosenberger has to be the most extraordinarily courageous individual I have ever known. The way she approaches the challenges in her life is a testament to her faith and commitment to the most abundant life possible.

I have met many brave, inspirational people through the years, but Gracie Rosenberger has to be the most extraordinarily courageous individual I have ever known. The way she approaches the challenges in her life is a testament to her faith and commitment to the most abundant life possible.

http://standingwithhope.com/testimonials/kathie-lee-gifford/

Kenneth L. Farmer, MD

As a former Commanding General of Walter Reed, I saw God use Gracie in the rehabilitation of many other amputees. After reading their book, it becomes clear how God is using Gracie and Peter—and how He can use us all—for so much more that we could have envisioned.

Kenneth L. Farmer, Jr. MD

Major General, US Army (Retired)

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Kenneth L. Farmer, Jr. MD

Major General, US Army (Retired)

As a former Commanding General of Walter Reed, I saw God use Gracie in the rehabilitation of many other amputees. After reading their book, it becomes clear how God is using Gracie and Peter—and how He can use us all—for so much more that we could have envisioned.

http://standingwithhope.com/testimonials/farmer/

David Asarnow

Peter Rosenberger is absolutely amazing. A true leader by example. Read what he has to say and you will understand why he is the most qualified person to teach you how to thrive as a caregiver

"As caregivers, we often feel isolated, but for me, reading and listening to Peter feels like a one-on-one encounter. It could be as intensely personal to you, too!"

http://standingwithhope.com/testimonials/graham-kerr/

Jeff Foxworthy

In a world hung up on trying to make sense out of hard times, Peter drives the point home that "we don't have to understand—God understands, and that's enough." This is THE book for caregivers, written by one with scars and immense credibility.

In a world hung up on trying to make sense out of hard times, Peter drives the point home that "we don't have to understand—God understands, and that's enough." This is THE book for caregivers, written by one with scars and immense credibility.

http://standingwithhope.com/testimonials/jeff-foxworthy/

Joni Eareckson-Tada

Gracie, with undaunted courage, lives everyday where only our deepest fears takes us—and that is, a world of unrelenting pain. To spend time with her, though, is to feel a lot of that courage infuse into your own heart. You can't help but sense the divine strength which is her daily comfort and consolation.

Gracie, with undaunted courage, lives everyday where only our deepest fears takes us—and that is, a world of unrelenting pain. To spend time with her, though, is to feel a lot of that courage infuse into your own heart. You can't help but sense the divine strength which is her daily comfort and consolation.